Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed its full line-up of haunted houses, scare zones, and shows for Howl-O-Scream 2012, beginning next month and continuing on select nights throughout September and October. Again under the banner of the “Dark Side of the Gardens” the annual Halloween event will feature the return of many fan favorites from the past as well as several all-new eerie experiences.

Overseeing it all is Trickster, the icon for Howl-O-Scream 2012. Though he wears a clown mask, he’s not your average everyday killer clown. Instead, he’s a playful monster hoping to lure unsuspecting victims into his frightful haunts.

The event map offers a look at the location of each of the experiences for 2012:

Howl-O-Scream 2012 Haunted Houses

Blood Asylum (New for 2012)
As lightning rages and thunder crashes outside, “The Creature” escapes from his holding cell in a high-security asylum for the criminally insane. Now this sadistic deviant is running rampant, skinning his former cellmates and turning the mental hospital into his own torture chamber. This serial killer’s bloody playground will drive you out of your mind with fear.

Circus of Superstition 3-D (New for 2012)
You’ve tried to avoid black cats and sidewalk cracks, but Trickster will make sure that all those years of bad luck catch up with you! Under his command, crazed circus clowns challenge you to survive 13 superstitions in their 3-D Tent of Terror, but it will take more than luck to escape this whole new dimension of fearUltimate Gamble: CONDEMNED
Vampires have fallen out of vogue and the Ultimate Gamble casino has been shut down. The power is off, and the neon signs that once lit up the sky have gone out. Only the bravest guests dare visit the empty carcass of the once-vibrant casino, grabbing their flashlights to “enter at their own risk.”

Nightshade Toy Factory: MUTATION
The old Nightshade Toy Factory has long been patrolled by diabolical dolls, terrible teddy bears and possessed playthings, but recent containment issues at a nearby nuclear facility have started to affect these terrible toys. Now, the mutations will stop at nothing to devour the humans that have “enslaved” them for so long.

Nevermore
Beating hearts, swinging pendulums and a raven’s cries haunt the manor of Lenore, creating a demented and twisted nightmare. Step inside to experience the gothic terror that maddens the lord of the house. and feel delusion overcome reality. Find your way out of this horror story before paranoia authors your final chapter.

Zombie Mortuary
No one remembers how the epidemic started, but now, zombies live here. The undead that infest this small town funeral home feed on the fresh flesh and brains of mortuary mourners to satisfy their insatiable hunger. Avoid the walking dead or you may find yourself deeper than six feet under.

Alone… (A personal experience in horror)
The deranged Master Alexander Daedalus opened Minotaur Storage to house his vast collection of “cultural” remains. But now his sinister obsession with hoarding has expanded to stockpiling people. Escape this lunatic’s labyrinth or you will become part of his collection. Can you make it out ALONE?

Alone is a unique, all-alone experience through the haunted house for an additional fee. Reservations are required, and each reservation can accommodate you and up to 3 additional victims. Pass member discount does not apply. Not included with any other VIP tour or upgrade product. Howl-O-Scream admission is required, but not included.

Howl-O-Scream 2012 Scare Zones and Shows

In addition to roaming hoards of creepy creeps all over the park’s 300+ acres, one new scare zone will bring back familiar elements of the event’s past.

Faded Memories
Thirteen years of horror-filled memories come swarming back as the most sinister icons, diabolical characters and disturbing scenes from your favorite Howl-O-Scream haunted houses and scare zones from the past converge to create the ultimate “best of” scrapbook of scares.

Fiends
For the first time, the popular “Fiends” show will move to the Desert Grill in Timbuktu for 2012. Captivating creatures of the night will infect you with dance fever and keep your pulse pounding with their deranged dance party. But when Dr. Freakenstein’s naughty nurses start operating, the diagnosis is always “code pink.”

CLUB XIII
Escape the hordes and head to the transformed Marrakesh Theater to drive yourself mad partying at Howl-O-Scream’s exclusive dance club. This adults-only nighttime playground keeps the energy pumping all night long with non-stop music, premium signature cocktails, drink specials and exclusive appearances by Howl-O-Scream’s most terrifying personalities.

3 Comments

Keith

Posted September 16, 2012 at 5:37 PM

I am looking forward to this years Howl-O-Scream. We live about 20 minutes away and we are taking my mother in law this year. I can’t wait for all of the nasty’s to jump out and scare her and my wife! This is going to be so much fun. We are going for their freaky preview. Good times!

Omg!! I can’t to go to the howl-o-scream this year!! I have been going every year with my friends and this will be my 6th year. I can’t wait to be scared by all the scary people and most of all the haunted houses!! And going on the rides at night time is always the best. Well I hope u guys enjoy this years cuz I know for a fact I definitly will. All my friends and me always have a good time. And if have never gone then u are missing out!! So defenitly go cuz it’s SUPER fun!!!!!!

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